Guthrie Kentucky Map

About Guthrie, Kentucky

Guthrie is a locality in Todd County, Kentucky, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,559. The population density is 226.6 people per km². Guthrie is located at 36.6484°N, 87.1664°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 42234.

Guthrie sits in a fold of western Kentucky, where the land begins its long, slow sigh toward the Cumberland River. It lies 13.5 miles north-east of Clarksville, TN (from Clarksville, TN: bearing 53°T), and is situated 9.1 miles north-east of Saint Bethlehem. Rolling fields, stitched with the verdant threads of summer crops, stretch out under a sky that often holds a soft, diffused light, particularly in the late afternoon when shadows lengthen and deepen the emerald hues of the pastures. The air here carries the faint, sweet scent of ripening corn and the earthy perfume of recently turned soil, a constant reminder of the land's enduring bounty. Old oaks, their branches gnarled and wise, stand sentinel along the roadsides, offering dappled shade that dances with the gentle breeze. The character of Guthrie is one of quiet resilience, a place where the rhythm of the seasons dictates the pulse of daily life. The history of Guthrie is deeply intertwined with the iron ore that once pulsed beneath its soil, a legacy that shaped its early economy and drew a steady stream of workers seeking their fortunes. Though the mines have long since fallen silent, the echoes of that industrious past linger, a subtle undercurrent beneath the present-day agricultural landscape. Today, farming remains the lifeblood of Guthrie, with soybeans and tobacco the dominant crops, their neat rows a testament to generations of cultivation. The town itself, a modest collection of weathered buildings and welcoming porches, retains a sense of its heritage, a place where neighborly connections are as vital as the fertile ground. The simple act of passing the time on a shaded porch, watching the slow procession of life unfold, is a distinctive pleasure of this particular corner of Todd County.

About This Guthrie Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Guthrie, Kentucky — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 36.648378, -87.166392. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Guthrie and Todd County.

Detailed location data for Guthrie includes the ZIP code (42234), telephone area code (270), county seat of Todd County (Elkton), and school district assignment (Todd County School District). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Guthrie is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.